Reel Addiction Charters 

5.0
(30 reviews)
 1 Lagoon Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871, United States–

Reel Addiction Charters 

Portsmouth, RI, United States
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30 ft
4
5.0
(30 reviews)

Reel Addiction Charters invites you to relax and have lots of fun catching fish in, and around, Newport, Rhode Island. Captain Chip Parker will take you near and off the coast to search for various species, and with all the grounds being rich in fish, you'll have a great chance to land a respectable catch.
Your trip will start on a 30' Stamas walkaround, a boat that accommodates 4 guests and runs on a twin 225 HP Yamaha engines. It's got comprehensive navigation technology that will take you to the fish quickly and its facilities include a toilet, shower, and beds. There's an ice-box to store your fish and drinks and a livewell to provide live bait. For any help you may need, just turn to the first mate, who does work for tips only!
The species you can catch include Striped Bass, Blue Fish, Tautog, Sea Bass, Scup, and more. You can catch them on light and heavy tackle in a great variety of ways including bottom and deep sea fishing, trolling, spinning, jigging, popping, and drift fishing. You can keep your catch if you like, kids are welcome to join the trip, and there can be NO SMOKING, of any kind on board.
The captain provides you with all the fishing gear, licenses, drinks, and he'll also clean and fillet your catch for free, on full day charters only. You just bring the food of your choice before you depart.
Come to Aquidneck Island and have a memorable fishing experience with Captain Chip and Reel Addiction Charters!
It is not mandatory, but is customary to tip the 1st mate, 20/25% of the cost of the trip.

Reel Addiction Charters invites you to relax and have lots of fun catching fish in, and around, Newport, Rhode Island. Captain Chip Parker will take you near and off the coast to search for various species, and with all the grounds being rich in fish, you'll have a great chance to land a respectable catch.
Your trip will start on a 30' Stamas walkaround, a boat that accommodates 4 guests and runs on a twin 225 HP Yamaha engines. It's got comprehensive navigation technology that will take you to the fish quickly and its facilities include a toilet, shower, and beds. There's an ice-box to store your fish and drinks and a livewell to provide live bait. For any help you may need, just turn to the first mate, who does work for tips only!
The species you can catch include Striped Bass, Blue Fish, Tautog, Sea Bass, Scup, and more. You can catch them on light and heavy tackle in a great variety of ways including bottom and deep sea fishing, trolling, spinning, jigging, popping, and drift fishing. You can keep your catch if you like, kids are welcome to join the trip, and there can be NO SMOKING, of any kind on board.
The captain provides you with all the fishing gear, licenses, drinks, and he'll also clean and fillet your catch for free, on full day charters only. You just bring the food of your choice before you depart.
Come to Aquidneck Island and have a memorable fishing experience with Captain Chip and Reel Addiction Charters!
It is not mandatory, but is customary to tip the 1st mate, 20/25% of the cost of the trip.

Chip Parker
Captain
Chip Parker
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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Dec 1
Seabass (Black)
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
+2
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Dec 1
Seabass (Black)
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
+2
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 4 people
10 Hour Trip – Block Island
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Nov 1
Seabass (Black)
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

5.0
30 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (45)

What anglers say

100%
Recommended

Reviews (30)

  • John Budaj
    John Budaj
    us
    Connecticut, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Class Acts

    Half Day Trip on July 21, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain Chip and Jay were fantastic. Even in less than ideal conditions, they were doing everything to put us onto fish. We had an incredible time catching a bunch of bluefish and then heading over to catch some seabass for dinner. They treated myself, my daughter, and her boyfriend with the utmost respect and made sure we had a great time. Even though the stripers eluded us today, a fun time was had by all. I highly recommend and would not hesitate to use them again.

  • Richard Bauchspies
    Richard Bauchspies
    us
    Rhode Island, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day trip with Captain Chip

    3/4 Day Trip on June 27, 2023 • 3 adults

    Captain Chip was fantastic and we had a wonderful time out on our charter. We lost count of the number of fish we caught, but we caught striped bass less than 28” and some over 34” so we didn’t get any keepers. We did keep 3 of the bluefish we caught and they were big and tough fighters. Captain Chip knows his way around Aquidneck Island and it was funny watching others follow him/us as we kept catching fish! My friend and his son from PA both commented many times on how this was the best fishing trip they had ever been on. All thanks to Captain Chip. He was fantastic with 12 year old Andrew. We bottom fished with eels, used bobbers, umbrellas, etc. Tried all types of poles and setups and were delighted with how many fish we got on the lines. Would highly recommend Reel Addiction Charters.

  • Andrew Thiel
    Andrew Thiel
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Outstanding !!!

    Half Day Trip on October 10, 2023 • 2 adults

    Captain chip and mate Paul were phenomenal. We started trolling for striper and caught two nice ones right off the bat, the winds picked up and seas got rough so we headed into the bay and fished for tautog and sea bass. We caught a ton of both and took home a cooler full of fish. This charter is phenomenal, great conversations, great experience, they showed us landmarks, famous houses on our way out, put us on the fish. Plenty of live bait. It was a great experience even with all that Mother Nature threw at us !! We will be back again!!

  • Anthony Jilek
    Anthony Jilek
    Repeat angler
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip

    Full Day Trip on October 19, 2024 • 4 adults

    Had our first fishing trip with Captain Chip and he didn't disappoint. He was friendly and very knowledgeable and got us to a place not crowded and full of fish. We were fishing for hours and catching everything. Would very much recommend and will be rebooking in the summer for Strip Bass.

  • Michael Core
    Michael Core
    Repeat angler
    us
    West Virginia, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time

    Half Day Trip on July 1, 2025 • 3 adults

    Great crew and really enjoyed the dedication they took to put us on some fish and even extra time to land some.

  • Troy Freyman
    Troy Freyman
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Chip

    Half Day Trip on May 10, 2025 • 4 adults
  • Erin Pavao
    Erin Pavao
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Half Day with Captain Chip and 1st Mate/Captain Jay

    Half Day Trip on June 10, 2023 • 2 adults • 1 child

    Great team of Captains! Long time friends, fishermen and residents. We learned a ton while spotting fish and making successful catches all morning, all while laughing and enjoying a beautiful weather day. Lures were a combination of fake and live bait. They come prepared to come home with fish!

  • Kenneth Hollar
    Kenneth Hollar
    Repeat angler
    us
    Connecticut, US
    Member since 2021
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Full day stripers and blues

    Full Day Trip on July 14, 2022 • 3 adults

    Capt. Chip is the man, he worked to keep us on the fish and we limited out on Stripers. We had the chance to fish several methods and top water is definitely the best. This is our second trip on Reel Addiction and we are already planning our trip next year.if you want a true fishing experience don’t look anywhere else. Thanks Chip for a truly great experience again. See you next year. Ken, Jareth, and Mike.

  • Andrew Bartholomew
    Andrew Bartholomew
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Half Day Trip w Captain Chip

    Half Day Trip on July 12, 2022 • 4 adults

    Captain Chip was the man. He was extremely responsive to any questions prior to our trip and worked extremely hard to make sure we had a great experience taking our nephew out for his birthday. He went above and beyond even taking us out twice when weather conditions cut our first trip short. We hope to come back and go out with him again.

  • Kenneth Hollar
    Kenneth Hollar
    Repeat angler
    us
    Connecticut, US
    Member since 2021
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Chip

    Full Day Trip on September 18, 2021 • 3 adults

    We had a fantastic trip. Captain Chip worked hard to keep us on the fish and harder to get us there. I know we kept Gus busy and he was always on top of making sure we had bait or helping us get unstuck from the bottom. We can’t thank the both of you enough for the great experience. We are already planning the next trip with Captain Chip.

Rating

5.0
30 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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What anglers say

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Recommended

All reviews (30)

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John Budaj
John Budaj
us
Connecticut, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Class Acts
Half Day Trip on July 21, 2026 • 2 adults

Captain Chip and Jay were fantastic. Even in less than ideal conditions, they were doing everything to put us onto fish. We had an incredible time catching a bunch of bluefish and then heading over to catch some seabass for dinner. They treated myself, my daughter, and her boyfriend with the utmost respect and made sure we had a great time. Even though the stripers eluded us today, a fun time was had by all. I highly recommend and would not hesitate to use them again.

Reported catch:
Black Seabass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Scup (Porgy)
Tautog
Chip Parker
Response from Captain

Thank you so much! You all made the day so fun for us! Was great having people that had so much experience, and we all laughed all day. Would love to see you all again in the future!!!

John Bollard
John Bollard
us
Rhode Island, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great day on the water
Half Day Trip on May 18, 2026 • 4 adults

The captain put us right on top of some fish numerous times resulting in taking home the catch.

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Chip Parker
Response from Captain

I really appreciate the nice review. Unfortunately, it was an off day. Was hoping for more. But you all were so great to have on board!

Robert Ludlow
Robert Ludlow
us
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Chip
Half Day Trip on September 2, 2026 • 2 adults

Chip Parker
Response from Captain

Thank you so much for the more than kind review. Day could of been better, but we did get some food for the table. Was great having you both on the boat.

Joseph Martusis
Joseph Martusis
us
Connecticut, US
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
4 hour trip with Chip
Half Day Trip on August 4, 2023 • 1 adult • 1 child

So, first off let me first say that Chip had us out there for just about 6 hours; it was a scheduled 4 hour trip. So I decided to take my 10 year old son deep sea fishing. I simply googled “deep sea fishing RI” and a bunch of choices came up. Not knowing anyone of them from personal experience I went with reviews and FEEL. I chose Real Addiction Charters. And I hit the proverbial jackpot. All I can say is WOW!! Chip and his second mate were beyond phenomenal. This guy and the second mate knew their stuff and they provided my son and I with a memory that will live forever. Chip and his second mate were cordial, funny and right there to provide assistance when needed while allowing us as much autonomy as we could handle. And he books in a way where you don’t feel rushed. The fish weren’t biting at first, but that was of no concern to Chip. With his superior knowledge of the sea and amazing equipment (that was very interesting by the way) coupled with the fact he was willing to basically stay out there for AS LONG AS IT TOOK, anyone who charters with him is taking their best chance at a successful and amazingly memorable experience. We already booked another trip with him for next year!! The day we got back. By the way my son caught a sea bass that we kept and Chip flayed it right there on his boat. Hands down Chip is the man.

Reported catch:
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Seabass
Chip Parker
Response from Captain

Thank you so much for that fantastic review. Glad you both had such a great time! I do want to do whatever it takes to get people on fish, even if it means staying out longer. I consider myself the Captain With A Conscience.

Richard Bauchspies
Richard Bauchspies
us
Rhode Island, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Half day trip with Captain Chip
3/4 Day Trip on June 27, 2023 • 3 adults

Captain Chip was fantastic and we had a wonderful time out on our charter. We lost count of the number of fish we caught, but we caught striped bass less than 28” and some over 34” so we didn’t get any keepers. We did keep 3 of the bluefish we caught and they were big and tough fighters. Captain Chip knows his way around Aquidneck Island and it was funny watching others follow him/us as we kept catching fish! My friend and his son from PA both commented many times on how this was the best fishing trip they had ever been on. All thanks to Captain Chip. He was fantastic with 12 year old Andrew. We bottom fished with eels, used bobbers, umbrellas, etc. Tried all types of poles and setups and were delighted with how many fish we got on the lines. Would highly recommend Reel Addiction Charters.

Chip Parker
Response from Captain

Thank you so much! I had a great time! Loved seeing Andrew catching fish with top water lures! Hope to see you again in the future!

FAQs about Reel Addiction Charters

Reel Addiction Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per group - Half Day Trip (5 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Block Island (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Reel Addiction Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Brand new, Fresh water, full flush toilet.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live bait well Lures and trolling.
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Reel Addiction Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Some times we can fish for live bait early in the season, but typically we have it ready to go to dedicate more time to actual fishing our target species.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We do filet your catch for a few fish, depending on the length of the trip. The more time we spend filleting fish, the less time we have to fish.)
  • First mate (Mate works for tips. No included in the price.)
  • Fishing license (No fishing licenses are required for any clients on a charter boat. It's all included. )
Reel Addiction Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Typically we are within 3 miles from shore.)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Reel Addiction Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Reel Addiction Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Flounder
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Tautog

Your captain

Chip Parker
Chip Parker

Portsmouth, Rhode Island, United States

17 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
30 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2021

Captain Chip invites you for a fishing adventure in Portsmouth, or Newport. Join him and have fun catching various fish in the nearby inshore and offshore waters.

Chip Parker
Chip Parker
Fully verified
17
reports
30
reviews
2021
member since
~1h
response
Captain Chip invites you for a fishing adventure in Portsmouth, or Newport. Join him and have fun catching various fish in the nearby inshore and offshore waters.

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Flounder
Scup (Porgy)
Scup (Porgy)
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Tautog
Tautog
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Flounder
Scup (Porgy)
Scup (Porgy)
Black Seabass
Black Seabass

Real catches by this captain

  • Fishing with Chip
    Robert L.
    Robert L.
  • Fishing with Chip
    John C.
    John C.
  • Great time
    Michael C.
    Michael C.
  • Fishing with Chip
    Troy F.
    Troy F.
  • Great Trip
    Anthony J.
    Anthony J.
  • Outstanding !!!
    Andrew T.
    Andrew T.
  • Half day trip with Captain Chip
    Richard B.
    Richard B.
  • Full day stripers and blues
    Kenneth H.
    Kenneth H.
  • Fishing with Chip
    Kenneth H.
    Kenneth H.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
1998
Restored in
2020
Boat manufacturer
Stamas
Boat type
Walkaround
Engine model
Brand new Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 225HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Brand new, Fresh water, full flush toilet.
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live bait well
Lures and trolling.
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Some times we can fish for live bait early in the season, but typically we have it ready to go to dedicate more time to actual fishing our target species.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We do filet your catch for a few fish, depending on the length of the trip. The more time we spend filleting fish, the less time we have to fish.
First mate
Mate works for tips. No included in the price.
Fishing license
No fishing licenses are required for any clients on a charter boat. It's all included.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child friendly
Like children to be at least 6 years old to fish.
No smoking
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

What’s biting in Portsmouth right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
FlounderFlounder
Scup (Porgy)Scup (Porgy)
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
TautogTautog

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